Motorola T6500 Series User manual

Brand: Motorola

Model: T6500 Series

Category: Two-way radios

Type: User manual

Motorola T6500 Series is a versatile and feature-rich two-way radio that offers a wide range of capabilities for both personal and professional use. With its rugged construction and long battery life, the T6500 is ideal for outdoor activities, construction sites, and other demanding environments.

One of the standout features of the T6500 is its impressive range of up to 35 miles, making it ideal for staying connected with colleagues or friends over long distances. The radio also boasts 22 channels, providing plenty of options for finding a clear frequency. Additionally, the T6500 features a built-in flashlight, making it a handy tool for nighttime use or emergencies.

Setting the Volume

Press and hold while rotating until you reach a comfortable

listening level.

1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.

2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an

uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

T6500 Series

User’s Guide

Safety and General Information FCC Licensing Information

Display Screen Guide

KEM-PK14190-01

Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation

Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.

The information provided in this document supersedes the general

safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control

your exposure and ensure compliance with the general

population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to

the following procedure:

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.

• To receive calls, release the PTT button.

• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.

Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio

generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in

terms of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the

following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

• United States Federal communications Commission, Code of Federal

Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical

and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999

Edition

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

(ICNIRP) 1998

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries:

Your radio uses three AA Alkaline batteries and beeps when the

batteries are low.

1. Turn the radio off.

2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to

release the battery cover and remove the cover.

3. Insert three AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the

battery compartment.

4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

NOTE: The T6500 series models can use a NiMH rechargeable battery

pack instead of three AA Alkaline batteries.

Installing the NiMH Battery Pack:

1. Follow step 2 above to remove the battery cover.

2. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag. Do not

disassemble or unwrap the battery pack.

3. Insert the NiMH battery pack so the “This Side Up” is showing.

4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Battery Meter

The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full

to empty . When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically

after releasing (Low Battery Alert). The radio powers off when the

voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable

battery.

Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended

periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent

damage to your radio.

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same

channel and Interference Eliminator Code.

1. To talk, press and hold .

2. When you are finished talking, release .

For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your

mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the

microphone while talking.

Talk Range

Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve

transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.

Monitor Button

Pressing and holding for three seconds allows you to listen to the

volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you

to adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also use to check for

activity on the current channel before you talk.

Push to Talk Timeout Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio

emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press

PTT for 60 continuous seconds.

Using the Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory)

The desk stand charger provides drop-in charging convenience for

NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk

or workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours)

before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty

battery is fully charged within 14 hours.

1. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.

2. Plug the AC power supply into the plug on the desk stand.

3. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.

4. Remove the battery pocket inserts from the charger pockets.

5. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets.

Notes

• The light on the charging base will glow continuously when

radio/battery is inserted.

• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the

battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20

minutes).

• For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger

within 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger.

• Turn radio off while in charging tray.

Attaching and Removing the belt clip

1. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.

2. Gently push until the clip clicks in place

To Remove

1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release

the catch.

2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.

Initial Setup

Selecting a Channel

Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all

other channels are 1 watt GMRS. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt

channel, displays. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel,

displays.

1. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes.

2. Press or to select a channel.

3. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.

For More Information

For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.

and Canada) or visit us on the Internet at http://www.motorola.com.

Setting and Transmitting Call Tones

Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group

so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from

which to choose.

To set a call tone:

1. With the radio on, short press until the current call tone setting

flashes and CA appears.

2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.

3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up.

To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and

Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press .

Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.

Interference Eliminator Code

Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing

you with a choice of code combinations. Your radio has 121

Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 - 38 are the standard codes that

appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 - 121 are additional codes

added for superior interference protection.

1. Short press until the code starts to flash.

2. Press or to select the code.

3. Press to save the code setting or to continue set up.

You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An

extended press of or allows you to scroll through the

Interference Codes rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you

want.

Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that

uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do

not have Interference Eliminator Codes.

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure

to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range

from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999

• Australian communications Authority Radiocommunications

(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003

• ANATAL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 “Regulation of

limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic

fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz” and

“Attachment to resolution #303 from July 2, 2002”

To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure

to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set

forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following

procedures.

Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.

Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage

the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the

antenna affects the effective range.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure

guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always

place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster,

case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved

accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.

If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn

accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal use

position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)

from your body when transmitting.

Battery Charger Safety Instructions:

Save these Instructions

1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp

blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.

3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will

not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric

shock.

4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather

than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle.

5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet

before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may

result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.

7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped over

or subjected to damage or stress.

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire

and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure

that:

• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size

and shape as those on the plug of the charger.

• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

• The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for

lengths up to 150 feet.

9. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is

damaged, call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in the USA

or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (text telephone).

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive

atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be

used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install or

charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive

atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or

even death.

Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to

above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or

chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains

chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any

other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle

engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not

always—posted.

Blasting Caps and Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your

radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in

areas posted “Turn off two-way radios.” Obey all signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions

Antennas

Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged

antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

Batteries

All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as

burns if a conductive material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—

touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an

electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in

handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a

pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators

using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their

equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Form 605 and 159,

which includes all of the forms and instructions you will need.

If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have

questions, please use the following contact information:

You may also visit the FCC’s Web site at http://www.fcc.gov.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void

the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should

not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments

should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as

technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in

the provide land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization

representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any

transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by

the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be

distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.

Data Operation

If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without

an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at least one

inch (2.5 cm) from the body.

Approved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit out Web site at

www.Motorola.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic

interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise

configured for electromagnetic compatibility. This device complies with

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts,

turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to

do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is

sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard on aircraft.

Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations

per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices – Pacemakers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a

minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a

handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are

consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

People with pacemakers should:

• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their

pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.

• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.

• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for

interference.

• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that

interference is taking place.

Medical Devices – Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In

the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing

aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer

of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.

Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Safety and General Use While Driving

Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area

where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your radio while

driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving and to the road.

• Use hands-free operation, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving

conditions so require.

Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air

bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable

radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates,

the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to

occupants of the vehicle.

For a Fax:

Contact the Fax-On

Demand system

1-202-418-0177

For Mail Service:

Call the FCC Forms

Hotline

1-800-418-FORM (3676)

If You Have Questions

about the FCC License:

Call the FCC

1-888-CALL-FCC

(225-5322)

Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description

1 462.5625

MHz

GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625

MHz

FRS

2 462.5875

MHz

GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875

MHz

FRS

3 462.6125

MHz

GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125

MHz

FRS

4 462.6375

MHz

GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500

MHz

GMRS

5 462.6625

MHz

GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750

MHz

GMRS

6 462.6875

MHz

GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000

MHz

GMRS

7 462.7125

MHz

GMRS/FRS 18 462.6250

MHz

GMRS

8 467.5625

MHz

FRS 19 462.6500

MHz

GMRS

9 467.5875

MHz

FRS 20 462.6750

MHz

GMRS

10 467.6125

MHz

FRS 21 462.7000

MHz

GMRS

11 467.6375

MHz

FRS 22 462.7250

MHz

GMRS

PTT

–

PTT

– Battery Meter

Numbers for

Channel,

Call Tone

Numbers for

Codes

– Scan

– Hands-Free Use

Without

Accessories

– Vibrate

– Weather Alert

– Channel Indicator

– Lock

– Talk Confirmation Tone

(Roger Beep)

– Noise Filtering

Channels and Frequencies

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Turning Your Radio On and Off

Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn

the radio off.

1. The radio chirps and briefly shows all features icons available on

your radio.

2. The display then shows the current channel, code and features that

are selected.

Setting the Sensitivity Level When in VOX or iVOX Mode

Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of

unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up

soft voices.

1. Short press until . appears.

2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.

3. Press to set or to continue set up.

VibraCall® Alert

VibraCall is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is receiving

a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on,

the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a message

on the channel and code you set.

1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press until is displayed. The

current setting will flash.

2. Press or to change the setting to and – .

3. Press to set or to continue set up.

PTT

–

PTT

–

3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments

2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments

1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments

Note: When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically

set to the last chosen sensitivity level.

See Special Features section on Accessories.

Control Buttons

Microphone

Accessory Jack

Use and

to:

• Scroll through menus

• Turns weather

on/off (+)

–

Use to:

• Select Menu options

• Exit the Menu

(when pressed

while in a Menu)

• Lock and unlock

the keypad (when

held down and

not in a Menu)

LED Indicator Light

Use Push to Talk

to:

• Talk

• Save a setting

Use to:

• Transmit call tone

Speaker

PTT

Use to:

• Turn radio on/off.

• Increase or

decrease volume

Use to:

• Monitor channel activity

• Scan to see if anyone is

on the selected

channel

MON

Warranty

Limited Warranty for Personal Communication

Products,Accessories and Software Purchased in the

United States or Canada

What Does this Warranty Cover?

Subject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International Ltd.

warrants the Motorola branded wireless telephones, pagers, and

consumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or

General Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures (“Products”), the

Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these

Products that it manufactures (“Accessories”) and Motorola branded

software contained on CD-Roms or other tangible media and sold for

use with these Products that it manufactures (“Software”) to be free

from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer

usage for the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is a

consumer’s exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola

branded Products, Accessories and Software manufactured by Giant

International Ltd., and purchased by consumers in the United States or

Canada, which are accompanied by this written warranty:

Who is covered?

This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not

transferable.

What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. Do?

GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge repair,

replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or

Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use

functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new

Products, Accessories or parts. No data, software or applications

added to your Product, Accessory or Software, including but not

limited to personal contacts, games and ringer tones, will be

reinstalled. To avoid losing such data, software and applications

please create a back up prior to requesting service.

For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone number

designated above for the product with which they are used.

You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories

or Software, at your expense, to a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a

copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;

(b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of your service

provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of the installation

facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your address and

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GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT

(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE

PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR

LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION

OR DATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO

USE THE PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT

THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion

of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of

an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not

apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one

jurisdiction to another.

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exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola

software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and

redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software.

No other use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola

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1-800-638-5119 1-800-638-5119

Products Covered Length of Coverage Exclusions

A. Products and Accessories

defined above, unless otherwise

provided for below.

1. Decorative Accessories and

Cases. Decorative covers,

bezels, PhoneWrap‰ covers

and cases.

2. Monaural Headsets.

Ear buds

and boom headsets that

transmit mono sound through a

wired connection.

3. Consumer Two-Way Radio

Accessories.

4. Products and Accessories that

are Repaired or Replaced.

B. Software. Applies only to

physical defects in the media that

embodies the copy of the software

(e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk).

B. Ninety (90) days from the date

of purchase.

Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made that the

software will meet your requirements or will work in combination with

any hardware or software applications provided by third parties, that the

operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or

that all defects in the software products will be corrected.

Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media.

Software that is not

embodied in physical media (e.g. software that is downloaded from the

internet), is provided “as is” and without warranty.

A. One (1) year from the date of

purchase by the first consumer

purchaser of the product unless

otherwise provided for below.

1. Limited lifetime warranty for the

lifetime of ownership by the first

consumer purchaser of the

product.

2. Limited lifetime warranty for the

lifetime of ownership by the first

consumer purchaser of the

product.

3. Ninety (90) days from the date of

purchase by the first consumer

purchaser of the product.

4. The balance of the original

warranty or for ninety (90) days

from the date returned to the

consumer, whichever is longer.

Normal W

ear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement

of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.

Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of

their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this limited

warranty.

Abuse & Misuse.

Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper

operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as

physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product

resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme

humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or

food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or

subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or

(d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola or Giant International

Ltd., are excluded from coverage.

Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories.

Defects or

damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified

Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are

excluded from coverage.

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Defects or damages resulting

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modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, Giant

International Ltd. or its authorized service centers, are excluded from

coverage.

Altered Products.

Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or

date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken

seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial

numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola branded housings, or

parts, are excluded from coverage.

Communication Services.

Defects, damages, or the failure of Products,

Accessories or Software due to any communication service or signal you

may subscribe to or use with the Products Accessories or Software is

excluded from coverage.

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Patent and Copyright Information

Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone

By default, your radio transmits a unique tone when you finish

transmitting. It is like saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others know you

are finished talking. To turn this feature off:

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Turn on while pressing

To turn back on repeat steps 1 and 2.

Keypad Tones

You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key

tone each time a button is pushed.

1. Turn Radio Off

2. Turn on while pressing

To turn back on repeat steps 1 and 2.

When the Key Tone Feature is off, the following are not disabled:

• Transmit timeout alert tone;

• Power-down alert tone;

• Low battery alert tone; or

• The transmitted Talk Confirmation Tone.

Special Features

Keypad Lock

To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:

1. Press until displays.

2. When in lock mode, you can turn the radio on and off, adjust the

volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All

other functions are locked.

To unlock the radio, press until is no longer displayed.

Hands-Free Use Without Accessories (iVOX)

You can use the iVOX feature to transmit, hands-free without the need

for any voice activation accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio

detects your voice and transmits when you speak.

1. Turn the radio off

2. Turn the radio on while pressing the . displays

3. To turn off iVOX, turn the radio off and then back on again.

To temporarily disable iVOX, press the . flashes

intermittently.

Press again to resume iVOX.

PTT

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Removing Channels from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete

Feature)

1. To prevent the radio from scanning a channel, press and hold

or for at least three seconds, then release, when the scan first

stops on that channel. This temporarily removes the channel from

the scan list.

2. Press to exit scan mode.

3. Press a second time to activate scan again.

4. To restore a previously deleted channel, turn the radio off and then

back on. The channel is now restored.

Note: You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list. The

home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you started

the scanning.

Using Audio Accessories

Many accessories (sold separately) are available for you radio. For

more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com.

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Priority Scan

Use scan to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find

someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels.

With priority scan, your home channel is scanned more frequently than

any other channel. The home channel is the channel where your radio

was set when you started to scan. If you activate scan while your

radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to a number between 1 and

121, the radio checks for activity on each programmed channel and

code combination.

Notes:

• All transmissions using code 0 or any other code are ignored.

• The default code for each channel is 1.

• If scanning on code 0, all channels and code combinations are

scanned.

1. To start scanning, briefly press and release . The scan

indicator displays , and the radio begins to scroll through the

channel and Interference Eliminator Code combinations.

2. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you

can hear the transmission.

3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within five

seconds.

4. To stop scanning, briefly press and release .

Note: If you press while the radio is scanning, the radio will

transmit on the channel you selected before you activated scan (home

channel). If no transmission occurs within five seconds, scanning will

resume.

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To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on:

1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the

other radio.

2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through

the QT noise filter on the receiving radio.

3. Press and speak normally.

Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be

heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the

last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel

and code will pass through the QT noise filter.

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Hands-Free Use Without Accessories (VOX)

You can transmit hands-free with the use of optional accessories. Once

VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you

speak.

1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory

port.

2. Turn the radio on and shows on the display.

3. Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating . Lower the volume

before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.

4. To turn off, simply remove accessory.

Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking and

when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the

transmission is completed.

QT Noise Filtering

The QT noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted

communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This

feature filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is

useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement

parks or ski resorts.

Note: QT noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.

To turn QT noise filtering on or off:

1. Short press until displays. The current setting will flash.

2. Press or to turn noise filtering On or Off – .

3. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.

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Weather

Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and

Environment Canada Weatheradio.

You can listen to a weather channel or set your radio to alert you to

emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts.

When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in

scan mode or for two-way communications.

Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located

throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These

transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24

hours a day.

Weather Channels and Frequencies

Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific

areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local weather

office for frequency and details, or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr in the

US or www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/cd/factsheets/wxradio in Canada to view

the appropriate transmitter for your area.

The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied

endorsement by NOAA’s National Weather Service, nor does the use of

the Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or implied endorsement

by Environment Canada.

Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off

1. To turn weather reception on, press and hold for three seconds.

2. To turn off, press or turn the radio off and then back on.

Setting the Weather Channel

Your radio receives weather frequencies:

1. After turning weather reception on, press . The current channel

flashes.

2. Press or to select the channel.

3. Press to save the weather channel setting.

Setting the Weather Alert

Your radio receives weather frequencies:

1. After turning weather reception on, press twice.

2. Press or to select (ON). If you activate Weather Alert

and return to two-way mode, will display.

3. Press to save the weather channel setting.

As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends

on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or

outdoors. Because weather channels are transmitted without codes,

they may contain static or noise.

Weather

Channel

WX1

WX2

WX3

WX4

WX5

WX6

Frequency

162.550 MHz

162.400 MHz

162.475 MHz

162.425 MHz

162.450 MHz

162.500 MHz

Weather

Channel

WX7

WX8

WX9

WX10

WX11

Frequency

162.525 MHz

161.650 MHz

161.775 MHz

161.750 MHz

162.000 MHz

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Motorola T6500 Series User manual

Brand: Motorola

Model: T6500 Series

Category: Two-way radios

Type: User manual

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